Valairco Cares Invites Community to Nominate Favorite Nonprofits for $500 Grant
UCL Community Desk · Union County Life
Since 2018, Valairco Heating and Cooling has supported local nonprofits through its Valairco Cares initiative, providing $500 grants to organizations dedicated to helping others. To date, the program has awarded 32 grants to deserving nonprofits, and the next recipient will be chosen by the community.
Valairco is asking residents to nominate their favorite charity, with the nonprofit receiving the most nominations winning the grant. Richard Valenti, founder of Valairco, stated: "We recognize that there are so many wonderful charities and nonprofits out there, so we need your help by letting us know what your favorite one is. We are giving away $500 in July, so please take a moment and vote now. We appreciate your opinion."
Community members are encouraged to submit a nomination and share the opportunity with friends, family, and supporters of their favorite organization. Each grant recipient is selected based on the highest number of nominations received. Organizations that have previously received a Valairco Cares grant are not eligible for future giveaways, allowing the program to continue supporting new causes throughout the community.
Voting for the next Valairco Cares grant ends July 31. Past recipients include Relay for Life of Berkeley Heights, St. Joseph's Social Service Center, Moms Helping Moms, Berkeley Heights Education Foundation, Moments of Magic Foundation, Leah's Lemonade Stand, Scouts BSA Troop 280, Knit Crochet with Love, Habitat for Humanity, Sage Eldercare, Rise Up Chorus, Independence for Veterans Inc., New Providence Memorial Library, Emanuel Foundation, Elle Foundation, Visions and Pathways, Our House Inc., Isadora J. Seibert Foundation, Church of the Little Flower Food Pantry, GRACE (Giving and Receiving Assistance for our Community's Essentials), Wagner Farm Giving Garden, Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation, With Grace Foundation, Wilson Memorial Church, Gateway Gives Back, Dress Express Boutique, Feeding Hands, Friends of the Berkeley Heights Library, LINC Program, 4-H Somerset County, and Hillsborough-Manville Elks Lodge.
This article was produced with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy against official sources.
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